15 Days Best of Uganda safari; A Superb Uganda Vacation (wildlife)
Our 15 Days Best of Uganda Safari offers a range of thrilling African wildlife adventures from gorilla trekking, chimp trek to game drives and more.
With 15 days in Uganda, you will have myriad of experiences within the space of 2 weeks. Embarking on 15 Days Best of Uganda Safari is a lifetime opportunity for you experience the Uganda’s abundant wildlife, breathtaking sceneries and authentic cultures.
Key safari activities covered on your long superb Uganda safari 14 nights/15 days include chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, gorilla trekking, cultural encounter, game drives, boat cruise and others.
The top destinations to be visited on this captivating Uganda vacation include Jinja the source of the Nile, Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The long Uganda trip begins with adrenaline adventures at the Source of the Nile in Jinja, then you connect to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Overall, this remarkable two-week African wildlife adventure package in Uganda will end in Kampala/Entebbe city.
Safari details – 15 Days Best of Uganda Safari
Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Jinja
Meet your driver guide, get a warm welcome and then briefing about the 15 days best of Uganda safari. You will drive to Jinja from Entebbe International Airport (EBB), and have a long evening of relaxation, refreshment back in your luxurious accommodation.
Overnight stay
- Wild Waters Lodge/Jinja Nile Resort
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive time: 2.5 hours’ drive
Day 2: White water rafting at the Source of the Nile
Visit the Source of the Nile, discover more about the Nile River. Adventure through the Nile River begins after breakfast, then you gather at briefing point. Your team will be accompanied by an experienced leader and you set off for a long day white water rafting experience.
This will be one of the remarkable adventures that will leave a lasting memory in you. You will be conquering tough water rapids and today, you will reach up to the source of the Nile.
Overnight stay
- Wild Waters Lodge/Jinja Nile Resort
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Discover Kidepo Valley National Park
Jinja to Kidepo Valley National Park: Leave Jinja early after breakfast, taking the Eastern route to visit Kidepo Valley National Park a home to cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, 475 bird species, antelopes, zebras, giraffes, etc.
Kidepo is known to offer authentic African wilderness experiences and this package presents you this lifetime opportunity to visit this wilderness destination for great wildlife adventures.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Apoka Lodge
- Midrange: Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full day Kidepo game drive, hot spring visit
After breakfast, you will dedicate a day exploring the wilderness Kidepo Valley National Park, located in North-eastern Uganda.
The 1442 sq.km Kidepo lies in the Karamoja Region, the semi-arid area and a home to about 77 mammal species, 475 bird species, antelopes, etc.
You will enjoy a guided game drive along the Narus Valley and later settle for picnic lunch. You will proceed to visit hot springs and then settle for relaxation, dinner & overnight stay.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Apoka Lodge
- Midrange: Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Nature walk, Karamojong community tour
Wake up early, after meet the park guide ready to start your nature walking experience at Kidepo Valley National Park.
Explore different habitats with expectation to keep an eye on a range of wildlife, birds and key areas to visit include Narus areas 5kms from Apoka Tourism Centre. Return for lunch, then you will have lunch at the wilderness lodge in Kidepo.
Later, you will visit the Karamojong Manyattas/communities to explore and experience authentic African cultures, traditions, dances, music performances and more.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Apoka Lodge
- Midrange: Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Murchison Falls National Park destination
Enjoy an early breakfast, after leave Kidepo Valley National Park. Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s biggest National Park and a home to the world’s powerful falls, Murchison Falls. This magical natural treasure is where the park takes its name from.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/Bakers Lodge
- Midrange: Murchison River Lodge/Nile Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Explore Murchison Falls NP
Full day will be dedicated to have in depth exploration of Murchison Falls National Park hidden treasures.
Start with a guided game drive to see lions, the Rothschild giraffes, leopards, spotted hyenas, warthogs, buffaloes, antelopes, and birds.
Retreat for leisurely lunch at the wilderness accommodation, then in the afternoon, embark on boat cruise & trek to the top of the falls. Explore 17kms Victoria Nile journey while on a boat, enjoy sight of hippos, crocodiles, birds and later, walk up to the falls to witness it squeeze itself into an 8m narrow rock.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/Bakers Lodge
- Midrange: Murchison River Lodge/Nile Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Half day drive to Kibale National Park
From Murchison Falls National Park through Hoima city, proceed to Fort Portal with great treat from jaw-dropping views of the rift valley escarpment.
Settle at Fort Portal city for lunch, and finally, get to Kibale National Park to check in at the lodge for overnight stay.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge/Ndali Lodge
- Midrange: Primate Lodge/Crafter Safari Lodge
Meal plans: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Trekking Kibale chimpanzees
After breakfast, briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Center where you will have a deep insight into the rules to be observed while on chimpanzee tracking.
Kibale National Park chimpanzee trekking will enrich you with chimpanzee experience which includes learning how these close relatives to humans behave, taking pictures etc.
There are many other primates that you will see as well including the grey cheeked mangabeys, blue monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, red colobus monkeys, baboons, and birds not to be left out.
Next visit will be at Bigodi Wetland, enjoy the best of swamp walk through cool forest, swamp while spotting more primates, birds and other mammals.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge/Ndali Lodge
- Midrange: Crafter Safari Lodge/Primate Lodge
Meal plans: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -BLD
Day 10: Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, exit Kibale National Park for Queen Elizabeth National Park- Uganda’s second largest park.
En-route comes with remarkable view of the mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges and Crater Lakes. And there will be an optional evening game drive or rest at the lodge.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Mweya Lodge/Elephant Plains
- Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge/Enganzi Lodge/Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Full day in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Explore the hidden gem at Queen Elizabeth National Park on a game drive for 2-3 hours.
Using a 4×4 drive vehicle, a range of wildlife will be spotted including buffaloes, large herds of hippos, antelopes, birds, leopards, lions, to mention but a few.
Return from the wilderness game drive and visit to salt mine, get the best of lunch and in the after, go for a boat cruise. This will be 2-3 hours guided Kazinga channel launch cruise and enjoy great sight of hippos, crocodiles, aquatic birds and more.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Mweya Lodge/Elephant Plains
- Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge/Enganzi Lodge/Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Bwindi & Ishasha sector tree climbing lions
Breakfast early morning, after, drive to Ishasha sector in the Southern side to enjoy a short game drive. You will have great time sighting the tree climbing lions, birds plus other animals. Ishasha is also an ideal spot to see Topis. Later, you will have a bush lunch and proceed to Bwindi N/Park.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Silverback Lodge/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Midrange: Engagi Lodge/Bwindi Lodge
Meal plans: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Gorilla trekking & Batwa cultural visit
A hefty breakfast served early, after, proceed to Buhoma or your respective park sectors to be briefed on guidelines for gorilla trekking. A search for mountain gorillas today involves navigating via the dense vegetation, steep slopes.
The park guide will accompany all through your trek to visit gorillas, and he or she will be open to answer all your questions and also explain every bit of these apes’ behaviors.
When you return from trekking, a certificate will be provided and lunch served at the lodge.
Evening will include a visit to the Batwa pygmies in their local community, learn about their traditions, cultures, lifestyles and more.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Silverback Lodge/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Midrange: Engagi Lodge/Bwindi Lodge
Meal plans: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park, evening game drive
Wake up early to enjoy tasty breakfast, later, drive from Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park the only National Park in Western Uganda with zebras, and also where you can enjoy quad biking/horseback riding. Early arrival, check in at the wilderness lodge for relaxation and in the evening, you may proceed for evening game drive to see Burchell’s zebras, giraffes, lion, elands, topis, birds, hyenas and more.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Mihingo Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp/Kigambira Safari lodge
- Midrange: Mburo Safari Lodge/Arcadia Cottages
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Horseback riding/cycling & drive back to Kampala
Early breakfast at the lodge, after, embark on horseback ride or cycling to see wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park including zebras, elands, impalas, oribis, topis, birds, giraffes, etc. Return after cycling or horseback riding, check out of the lodge and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe with stopover at Equator expected.
End of Safari
15 Days Best of Uganda Safari Inclusions
- All activities & their costs in the itinerary
- Lodging/accommodation
- Gorilla permit
- Park guide/driver services
- Travel in Uganda to your destinations using a 4×4 car
15 Days Best of Uganda Safari Exclusions
- All activities & their costs in the itinerary
- Lodging/accommodation
- Gorilla permit
- Park guide/driver services
- Travel in Uganda to your destinations using a 4×4 car